CAFE ENCLAVE
524 W 27 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf on top of preparation table at front counter.
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching her face and not washed her hands. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee washed hands during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees are not following the proper sanitizing steps. They rinsed utensils after applying sanitizer. Coached employees on proper sanitizing procedures during inspection.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs stored on top of raw meat container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed several food containers dated 12/18 on shelves inside walk in cooler.
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Smoked Pork (41F – Cold Holding); Red Beans (42F – Cold Holding); Cod Fish (41F – Cold Holding); Goat (41F – Cold Holding) dated 12/18 inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings under shelves outside of walk in cooler. Also observed approximately 1 rodent dropping on top of food container lid at storage area.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation not changing gloves after touching her face at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee washed hands and change gloves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee did not know how to sanitize utensils properly at front counter. Coached employees on proper sanitizing procedures during inspection.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/25.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working with not certified manager present at the time of inspection.
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance at bar area at front counter. Employee cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 employee personal water stored inside reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet at kitchen area. Employee removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation with ineffective hair restraint at kitchen area. Employee fixed hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
22-54-4Basic – Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed employees are not following the proper sanitizing steps. They rinsed utensils after applying sanitizer. Coached employees on proper sanitizing procedures during inspection.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front counter door.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes throughout the wall under shelves at dry storage area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on the floor at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water 75 degrees Fahrenheit at front counter.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light missing shield at kitchen area.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on hood system at kitchen area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter and bar area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed hood system soiled with grease accumulation at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 open water bottles inside reach in cooler at front counter.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand ash sink and triple sinks all around kitchen area and front counter.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand wash sink at front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.